Sodomy in Indiana
What is Criminal Sodomy?
Sodomy is an old-fashioned word that has little bearing on the sex practices of consensual adults. In certain sex crimes, however, sodomy may be part of the sexual misconduct that is committed on victims against their will or knowledge, should they be unconscious from drugs or alcohol. In these cases, sodomy is a sex offense because of the circumstances surrounding the act. If you have been accused of sodomy as part of a sex offense, you are likely facing serious consequences.
Reach out to a Dearborn County sex crime defense lawyer at (812) 747-9771 for a confidential case review.
Turn to Bleile & Dawson for help. Our highly-experienced legal team focuses our practice entirely on sex crime defense and nothing else. Our defenders share more than 50 years of practice in handling every possible type of case in the local courts. We have earned a reputation for excellence due to our strong track record of successful case results.
Sex Crimes Involving Sodomy in Indiana
Various sex crimes under Indiana law may involve sodomy as part of the unlawful act perpetrated against a victim.
These crimes include:
All of the above offenses are felonies, with penalties ranging from a year to up to decades in prison, depending on the nature of the crime. Crimes involving sodomy against minors are especially severe in their punishments.
Being a convicted sex offender will limit many opportunities in the future and place restrictions on your living arrangements, employment, purchase of weapons and alcohol, and more. That is why it is so crucial that you arm yourself with a legal team who will put all its efforts into defending your freedom and future.
Call Bleile & Dawson in Lawrenceburg for Capable Legal Help
Our firm is not here to judge you but to provide the quality legal representation you deserve when facing criminal charges. We know how critical our work is to the rest of your life. That is why we urge you to contact us as your first line of defense and support throughout all investigative and legal proceedings related to alleged sex crimes in Dearborn County.
Talk to an attorney at (812) 747-9771 or request a consultation online.